Shimming The Glass Insert - True GDM Series Technical & Service Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

SHIMMING THE GLASS INSERT

Under normal circumstances your True Merchandiser won't require any type of adjustments,
except for the ones already outline in your installation instructions. When install properly you will
have a perfectly aligned piece of equipment. There will be however some occasions in which it
will be necessary to go a little deeper in order to accomplish a perfect alignment. One of the
most common problems at installation is the door(s) sagging or unaligned, to correct this
1. Make sure that there is no damage to the door(s) or the cabinet.
2. Try to level the door(s), by adjusting the leveling legs. Perform this procedure
by adding castor shims if the unit is on castors.
3. Try to align the door(s) by adjusting the bottom hinge left or right on the
swing type door(s).
Usually by performing these procedures the alignment of the door(s) is accomplished.
If after performing these procedures the problem persists, it is recommended to adjust the
glass insert to square door by shimming it. To shim the glass insert the recommended
WARNING: SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD BE USED WHEN HANDLING OR
a. Remove the gasket from the gasket base.
b. Remove the screws holding the gasket base around the door and remove the
gasket base.
c. With a putty knife loosen up the glass insert around the door frame.
It might be necessary to use a heat gun.
d. With a two by four or a similar device, proceed to lift the door frame by prying
from the bottom outer corner. See Photos 1 and 2.
e. Shim the glass insert wherever there is a space between the frame and the insert.
See photo 3 and 4.
f. Press the insert against the door frame and re-install the gasket base and the gasket.
condition here are the recommended procedures:
procedures are as follows:
WORKING WITH THIS OR ANY OTHER GLASS.
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